Elizabeth M. Florin | Obituary

She was born Aug. 17, 1917, daughter of the late Albert L. and Dorothea Olga Lenz (nee Peters).

She was married to the late Rev. Ervin Florin for 64 years; he preceded her in death.

Throughout Mrs. Florin’s life she glorified God through her faithful service as a pastor’s wife. She led her daughters in church activities, Girl Scouts and 4-H, and tended her flower and vegetable gardens. She was known as a crafty lady who loved baking cookies, angel food cake, pizelles, rosettes and cheesecakes for her grandchildren.

She enjoyed visits, hugs and smiles from her great-grandchildren, and she was the greatest, most die-hard Chicago Cubs fan.

Mrs. Florin was an active member in the United Church of Christ, Midwest Senior Citizens, Council for the Handicapped, American Legion Auxiliary, Home Extension, Eastern Star, Historical Society, Garden Club, Audubon Society, Senior Volunteers, Grange and Lexington Bell Choir.

She touched so many lives in positive ways, and created many memories that bring smile and demonstrate the wonderful person she was. There are many stories about how she made a difference or made someone’s day.

Teryn Schaefer

Teryn was born and raised in Waterloo, growing up watching local sports and Mon-Clair baseball. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri Journalism School and loves cheering on her Tigers any chance she gets.